Paul Schulze
Date Of Birth | June 12, 1962 |
Age | 62 years 5 months 25 days |
Day of Birth | Tuesday |
Place Of Birth | New York City, New York, United States |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Profession | Actor |
Other Names | Paul Schultze , Paulie Schulze |
Personal Information | |
Religion | Christianity |
Language | English |
Star Sign | Gemini |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Caucasian |
Complexion | White |
Body Features & Measurements | |
Height | 175 CM 5 Feet 9 Inches |
Eye color | Hazel |
Hair color | light brown |
Weight | 68 KG 150 lbs |
Body Type | Average |
Education Qualifications | |
Education (Graduation) | Purchase College |
Education (High School) | Stuyvesant High School (Manhattan) |
Alma Mater | New York University |
Career Information | |
Debut (Movie) | The Unbelievable Truth(1989) |
Years Active | 1989- |
Favorites, Hobbies, Likes/ Dislikes | |
Favorite TV show | Sponge Bob square pants |
Favorite City | Toronto |
More Information | |
Net worth | $2 million |
Biography
Paul Schulze is an American TV & movie actor. Paul is known for playing roles- Ryan Chappelle in "24", Michael Burnett in "Rambo", Eddie Walzer in "Nurse Jackie", Frank Gallo in "Suits" among others.
Recently ha has appeared in the movie "Inside the Rain(2020) as David Glass, in the Amazon prime series on space travel- "The Expanse" as Esai Martin.
Childhood- Family
Paul Schulze was born on 12th June 1962 in the New York City, New York, United States. He grew up in the New York city.
His father was a Lutheran pastor.
Education
- Stuyvesant High School: He graduated from the 'Stuyvesant High School' aka Stuy located in the New York in the year 1980.
- Purchase College: He attended the 'Purchase College' (SUNY Purchase) affiliated to New York University
Interesting Facts
- Ancestry: He is of German ancestry. His last name "Schultze" shortened to "Schulze" is a German surname.
- Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination: He was nominated for the award for his role in '24 hours' in 2004, he was again nominated in 2012.
- His mother was shocked at first when he started acting in negative roles. "Acting soft in real life helps" says the actor, "then people would see you playing real negative characters and think you are really talented." [5]
- He has frequently played Lawyer, Cop & Criminal roles. 'Law and order' roles seem to attract him.
- He took acting seriously when he was in high school. He has acted in commercials as a child.
- The Year of Living Biblically: Paul is mentioned in the introduction of his book 'The Year of Living Biblically' book by A. J Jacoms for his influential role as 'Father Phil Intintola' in the series- The Sopranos (1999).
- Paulie Schulze: Paul has used both Paul Schulze & Paulie Schulze as his name for the credits.
- Bald head: He maintains a full bald head, he has lost hair in the front, especially the two corners indicative of male pattern baldness, he has godo hair in the back and top, but shaves it off for a better presentation.
- GoSeeTed Ad: He made a promotional video for his friend Ted, a car dealer in Los Angeles in 2018
- Being a busy actor he doesn't always get time to watch his own appearances on TV. He has to pick and choose what to watch, given that there are so many things happening these days, it is natural that he has to miss out on some.
- Is Paul Schulze Gay?
- Not Known. There is very less info of his dating life online.
- How to pronounce Paul Schulze's name?
- His name is pronounced "Shul-zee"
Career
24
Paul played Ryan Chappelle in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd season of the series. He has alos voice the character in the video game inspired by the series.
In his last episode on the series, the one in which his character Ryan Chappelle gets killed, he was presented with a black funeral wreath by the cast and crew. Paul kept the wreath in his house. [6]
The Sopranos
Paul played the Catholic priest "father Phil Intintola" in the Crime drama TV series- The Sopranos. Father Phil is romantically attracted towards Carmela Soprano, and the attraction is mutual. He is seen performing rituals, conducting masses and functions for the Soprano family.
[ Paul Schulze & Edie Falco in Paul Schulze ]
Edie Falco plays Carmela Soprano in the Series. She played Nurse Jackie, the love interest of Paul (Eddie Walzer) in the series- 'Nurse Jackie' as well.
Nurse Jackie
In the American medical comedy series 'Nurse Jackie', Paul played the ER Pharmacist Eddie Walzer. Edie Falco played the lead role of nurse Jackie Peyton. Eddie has an extramarital romantic affair with Nurse Jackie. His difficulties with job, extramarital affair, friendships are the features of his character.
[ Paul Schulze in Nurse Jackie with Edie Falco ]
Filmography
Movies List
Year | Movie | Character | Comments |
---|---|---|---|
2020 | Inside the Rain | David Glass | |
2013 | Are You Here | Dave Harken | |
2009 | Group | Carl Carruthers | TV Movie |
2008 | Rambo | Michael Burnett | |
2007 | Zodiac | Sandy Panzarella | |
2005 | Crazylove | Thomas | |
2003 | The Lone Ranger | Sheriff Landry | TV Movie |
2002 | Panic Room | Officer Keeney | |
2001 | An American Town | Father Wright | TV Movie |
2001 | Speaking of Sex | Larry | |
2001 | Don't Say a Word | Jake | |
2001 | Mimic 2 | Phillip | Direct to Video |
2000 | Alien Fury: Countdown to Invasion | Jamison Collier | TV Movie |
2000 | Drowning Mona | Jimmy D. | |
1999 | Kiss Toledo Goodbye | Nicky | |
1998 | The LaMastas | ||
1998 | Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two Families | Milos | TV Movie |
1997 | Grind | Terry | |
1996 | Layin' Low | Patty | |
1996 | Illtown | Lucas | |
1995 | Flirt | ||
1995 | Clockers | Detective | |
1995 | New Jersey Drive | Booking Sergeant | |
1994 | Amateur | Cop | |
1994 | Hand Gun | Michael McCallister | |
1992 | Laws of Gravity | Frankie | |
1989 | The Unbelievable Truth | Bill |
TV/ Web Series List
Year | Series | Character | Comments |
---|---|---|---|
2019 | The Expanse | 2019 | 5 Episodes; Amazon Prime series |
2017 | The Punisher | William Rawlins | 8 episodes; Netflix series |
2010, 2017 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Bill Lawrence / Patrick Holbart | 2 Episodes |
2016-2017 | Suits | Frank Gallo | 12 Episodes |
2015-2016 | Rizzoli & Isles | Dr. Joe Harris | 2 Episodes |
2015 | Nurse Jackie | Eddie Walzer | 80 episodes |
2015 | Major Crimes | Owen Holland (attorney) | |
2014 | Chicago P.D. | Joseph Price | "The Weigh Station" |
2012, 2014 | The Mentalist | John Hutton | 2 Episodes |
2012 | Franklin & Bash | Eli Palmer | |
2012 | Person of Interest | Gianni Moretti Jr. | |
2011 | Fairly Legal | Steve Janks | |
1992-2010 | Law & Order | Det. Pete Milligan/ Mr. Kralik | 6 Episodes |
2009 | The Cleaner | Harrison | 2 Episodes |
2008 | Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Carl Greenway | |
2008 | Criminal Minds | Det. Ronnie Baleman | |
2007 | Journeyman | Agent Richard Garrity | 4 Episodes |
2007 | CSI: Miami | Dr. Werner Klein | "Deep Freeze" |
2007 | Boston Legal | JAG Schoenewics | |
2007 | Mad Men | Hobo | "The Hobo Code" |
2007 | The Nine | Mike Moss | "Legacy" |
2006 | Justice | ADA J.D. Keller | 3 Episodes |
2006 | The Closer | Richard Branch | 2 Episodes |
2006 | Standoff | Dale Steckler | "Peer Group" |
2006 | Shark | Ted Jeffries | "In the Grasp |
2006 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Surgeon | "Way to Go' |
1999-2006 | The Sopranos | Father Phil Intintola | 13 episodes; HBO Series |
2006 | NCIS | Major Ken Meyers | "Bait" |
2006 | Cold Case | Phil Jorgensen | "Dog Day Afternoons" |
2005 | Close to Home | James Pritchard | "Meth Murders" |
2005 | CSI: NY | Luke Robertson | "Corporate Warriors" |
2005 | Numb3rs | Photographer | "Obsession" |
2005 | Inconceivable | Nate Samuels | "Balls in Your Court" |
2005 | JAG | Major Try Atkins | "Death at the Mosque" |
2004 | The West Wing | Terrance Sligh | "The Dover Test" |
2004 | Medical Investigation | Mr. Kirkland | "Price of Pleasure" |
2004 | Without a Trace | Mr. Corcoran | "In the Dark" |
2004 | Strong Medicine | Mayor Arnold Sweeney | "Cape Cancer" |
2004 | 24 | Ryan Chappelle | 24 episodes; Fox seies |
2003 | The Division | Lt. De Marco | "Testimonial" |
2003 | Frasier | Alex | "Daphne Does Dinner" |
2002 | Roswell | Man In Black | "Crash" |
2002 | Grounded for Life | Kenny | "Is She Really Going Out with Walt?" |
2002 | Spin City | Steven | "O Mother, Where Art Thou?" |
2001 | The Guardian | Derek Johnson | "Paternity" |
1999 | Judging Amy | Aaron Carter | "Near Death Experience" |
1999 | Snoops | Mr. Sheridan | "Bedfellas" |
1999 | NYPD Blue | Ronald Barrett | "Voir Dire This" |
1998 | Oz | Officer Rick Heim | 2 Episodes |
1997 | Prince Street | "Everyday People" | |
1997 | Dellaventura | Ronald | "In Deadly Fashion" |
1996 | Swift Justice | "Out on a Limb" | |
1995 | New York Undercover | Ted Winters | "The Shooter" |
1993 | Homicide: Life on the Street | Miles Stradinger | "Son of a Gun" |
1990 | Guiding Light | Dr. Paul |
Short Movies List
Year | Movie | Character | Comments |
---|---|---|---|
2009 | Enlightened! | Tony | |
2006 | Blindsight | Ethan | |
2001 | Last Writes | Max | |
1994 | NYC 3/94 |
Video Games
- 24: The Game(2006): He voiced the character 'Ryan Chappelle' in the 2006 Action/ Crime video game.
Awards
Year | Won? | Award | Project | Category | Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 | Nomination | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Nurse Jackie | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble | |
2004 | Nomination | Screen Actors Guild Awards | 24 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble |
News & Updates
- He attended Comic-con 2010 to promote his TV series 'Nurse Jackie'
[ Paul Schulze scene from "The Punisher" ]
Quotes
- You come and people in our business tend to understand how lucky we are, so usually the workplace is a happy place and it’s very welcoming.. It’s just a lot of fun [5]
- I certainly love to just be on the set. I love to be working. I love to be working and so I don’t have to act like I’m enjoying it [5]
- (When asked if he likes Good roles or bad roles more) -Whichever role has more air time and has the most fun writers.
- I like playing bad guys
- I’m working on something. I just don’t know what it is yet
- I’ve been very fortunate that I've played lot of different characters.
- [About Addiction & Addicts] From the Addicts I have known.. All the people they are surrounded by usually are in denial themselves, are quick to forgive, are qick to beleive the lies again.. [2]